Albatross
Floater Lyrics


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Slowly, the albatross comes down.
And witless, his body meets the ground.
And like him I find peace,
Like him I get release,
As the bastard son of all that's turned out wrong.

Well, you've got a lot to tease me about,
well, I'm just lucky, I guess.
Ain't nobody talkin' bout the clothes I've been wearin',
Well, take it from me I've been blessed.

And I've seen the desolation all their attention brings.
And I learned my lesson at the back of the classroom.
If your voice is a loud one, try not to say anything.

So won't you please be gentle with this one, He's meek and he's meek and he's mild, messianic child. Can't you see he's hopelessly bold, he's bought and he's sold, And there's more than he's told.

And when everything turns out wrong, He knows it'll be alright. I'm the bastard son of all that's wrong.

And I've seen the desolation all their attention brings.
And I learned my lesson at the back of the classroom.
If your voice is a loud one, you'll never stop screaming.





Well there's been so many days you have shouted it down to them, Searching the ground for a good place to land again. And you've been drifing in the meantime, Aching in the meantime. You know we albatross are made to fly not land... You know we albatross are made to fly not land... You know we albatross are made to fly not land... And you'll never stop screaming.

Overall Meaning

The song "Albatross" by Floater depicts the story of an albatross who falls from the sky and dies upon hitting the ground. The singer relates to the bird's fate and finds peace and release in his own demise, as he considers himself the "bastard son of all that's turned out wrong." He reflects on the desolation and attention that comes with being louder and more outspoken than others, cautioning that it may lead to pain and disappointment in the end. The singer begs to be treated gently as he is meek and mild but bold and knows that he has more to offer than what people see on the surface.


The lyrics may be interpreted as a commentary on the human condition and the pressure to conform to society's expectations. The albatross serves as a metaphor for those who are different and struggle to find acceptance. The singer's acceptance of his own death reflects the desire to escape the constraints of society and find peace in one's own identity. The cautionary tale about the consequences of being too loud may serve as a warning against the negative effects of fame and attention, particularly for those who feel like outsiders.


Overall, "Albatross" is a mournful and contemplative tune that grapples with themes of identity, conformity, and the search for meaning. The singer's identification with the albatross adds a layer of symbolism that invites interpretation and introspection. The song reminds us of the fragility of life, the consequences of our choices, and the importance of staying true to ourselves even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Slowly, the albatross comes down.
The singer is comparing themselves to an albatross, slowly coming down to their demise.


And witless, his body meets the ground.
The albatross falls without any awareness or control, similar to the singer's situation.


And like him I find peace,
The singer may find peace in the idea of their demise, similar to the albatross.


Like him I get release,
The artist may feel released from their struggles when they meet their end, like the albatross.


As the bastard son of all that's turned out wrong.
The artist sees themselves as a failure or disappointment in life, blaming their circumstances.


Well, you've got a lot to tease me about, well, I'm just lucky, I guess.
The singer feels insecure and targets of mockery, but also acknowledges that they may be lucky in certain aspects of life.


Ain't nobody talkin' bout the clothes I've been wearin', Well, take it from me I've been blessed.
The singer feels fortunate for things that others may overlook, such as their clothing and other blessings in life.


And I've seen the desolation all their attention brings.
The artist has experienced the negative effects of being in the spotlight and having attention drawn to them.


And I learned my lesson at the back of the classroom.
The artist learned from past experiences, possibly involving being punished or ignored in school.


If your voice is a loud one, try not to say anything.
The artist advises against speaking up if one's voice is loud, due to negative attention it can bring.


So won't you please be gentle with this one, He's meek and he's meek and he's mild, messianic child.
The singer asks for kindness towards themselves, describing themselves as meek yet messianic.


Can't you see he's hopelessly bold, he's bought and he's sold, And there's more than he's told.
The artist suggests that there are hidden aspects to their personality, and they may feel trapped and powerless in their situation.


And when everything turns out wrong, He knows it'll be alright. I'm the bastard son of all that's wrong.
The singer seems to have accepted their circumstances and is prepared for the worst outcomes.


Well there's been so many days you have shouted it down to them, Searching the ground for a good place to land again.
The singer may have struggled to find a place to belong, and feels misunderstood by those around them.


And you've been drifing in the meantime, Aching in the meantime.
The singer has been struggling and feeling pain while they wait for a solution to their issues.


You know we albatross are made to fly not land... You know we albatross are made to fly not land... You know we albatross are made to fly not land... And you'll never stop screaming.
The repeated phrase emphasizes the idea that the artist feels they were meant to succeed and soar in life, not fail and suffer. They may continue to express their pain and frustration in their situation, but will not give up.




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Comments from YouTube:

gavinator

As a Jr. In highschool during covid, I feel this song is more relative than it has ever been. Don't forget the youth!

Tomas christopher Bangalter

i listened to this when i was in highschool and that was 20 3 years ago

Dustin Gray

another great floater song

charles bucket

looooooooooove this song

shug

<3

Sarah David

This is always played when i smoke 🤙

Gooby plz

Yes.